THE BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE
The BBB (Better Business Bureau) Wise Giving Alliance collects and distributes information on nonprofit organizations that solicit nationally or have national or international program services. Local chapters of the BBB also report on organizations who conduct local or regional fund raising efforts. Reports on local and national charities can be found at the BBB web site: www.give.org/

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DISASTER INFORMATION
The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) provides information and guidance on the best way to help support relief efforts following disasters around the world. The CIDI web site offers guidelines for making financial and material donations to relief agencies working with international disaster victims: www.cidi.org/

CHARITY NAVIGATOR
Charity Navigator evaluates national charities granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that file a Form 990. Evaluations are based on the financial status of the charities and are available to the public. Further information can be found at the web site: www.charitynavigator.org/

CHARITYWATCH
CharityWatch researches and evaluates nonprofit organizations, analyzes audited financial statements of charities, and gives tips for wise giving. Further information can be found at their web site: www.charitywatch.org

GUIDESTAR
GuideStar offers donors information on nonprofit charities provided by charitable agencies and reports of IRS-registered 501(c)(3) organizations that are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. GuideStar does not evaluate listed organizations. Further information can be found at the web site: www.guidestar.org

2-1-1 is a program of United Way of Connecticut and is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.

Central Intake/Assessment for Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder Programs that serve as an intake for agencies which evaluate individuals who are in need of substance use services and are directed to the number of subsidized beds that may be available in the community. Some programs may also offer medical detoxification services for people who need them.